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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
MARRIED..
DIED.

At Shenandoah junction in this county. on
Thursday night last. Mrs. MARC ARET DE-
JARNE1TESwife of Mr.. Henry DeJarncttc
and daughter of Mr.. John Hill-in the 41st
year of her age.
In Bolivar. July S0th. 1887, Mrs. NARY
WENTZELL. widow of the late Vim. Went
zell, ngcd about II years.
In Bolivar. July Goth, 1887, EMMA, infant
daughter Of Joseph and Josephine Ecles.
In Harpcr's Ferry. August Sd. 1887. FANNIE
REGINA, infant daughter Of Joseph and An
ME Daily.
At the residence of his parents in this county.
August 4th 1887. HOMER NJ. infant child of
Mr.. ]. d. Clapp, aged 81 years.
IN shepherdStown. July 29th. 1887. Mrs.
MARY BARNHART, aged II years, months
and % days.
Near Kcarncysville. July Both. 1887. Mrs.
FRANCES PERKS, wife Of Mr.. Joseph Perks.
in the ed year of her aye. The deceased was
formerly from Clarke county. Va.
Near Kcarncysvillc. July 3Oth. 1887. MARK.
infant son of Dir. D. w. and Clara Gctzendan-
ncr, dyed months and days.
In Shcpherdstoyyn. July 3Nth. 1887. ROYAL
RAY. infant son OF Charles and Mary E. Por-
ter. aged IL mouths.
At mis- residence near Martinsburg. Sunday,
July 3ist, of dropsy, B. 8. KlLMER, i'll his
5lst year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Big Fire in Baltimore.

A damage of nearly 100000 to
property and the death of Capt. VIM.
Schultz, of No. ~ engine company,
and the serious injury of John NJ.
Hennick, chief of the department.,
were caused by fire early Thursday
morning, on the south side Of East
Pratt street, opposite the Maltby
House Baltimore, between Light st.
wharf and Charles street, and along
Charles street halfway to Camden
street. The aggregate amount of in
surance was S350,0O0. The fire broke
out in the Maryland Steam Bakery of
James D. Mason & Co. Four large
warehouses, with their contents were
destroyed, three warehouses and con-
tents were partly consumed, and three
others were slightly damaged. The
buildings completely destroyed we're:
The James D. Mason Maryland Steam
Bakery, Henderson, Laws & Co.'S
steam bakery, and T. Newton kurtz
& Sons book and stationary store,
on Pratt street, and E. L. Parker &
Co.'s iron building on South Charles
street, below Pratt street. The houses
nearly consumed were: E. Whitman,
Sons & Co., corner of Pratt street and
Calhoun alley; the Leibrandt & Nc
Dowell Stove Company, adjoining,
and E. B. Owens & Company's ware
house, which adjoins the Kurtz build
ing. The places slightly damaged
were: Lerch Bros, adjoining the Ow-
ems building; Henry Knefely, adjoin-
ing the Lerch building, and Slater
& Co.'s building, adjoining the Fitz-
gerald building. Exactly how the
fire originated will probably never be
known. That it started on the third
floor of Mason's building is about the
only thing that seems certain Capt.
VIM. Schultz, of No. ~ fire company,
was buried beneath falling ruins and
killed, and Chief Engineer Hennick
was seriously wounded by falling
heavy plate glass:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
TParkersburg Sentinel.
The Washinrton corresnondent @

The Washington correspondent Of
the Shepherdstown Register says:
" Colonel Hams, who has charge Of
the Improvement of rivers and har-
bors in this section of the country,
reports that no work on the improve
ment of the Shenandoah river, in
West Virginia, was performed during
the year, and he says it is question
able if any should be undertaken
At the present time there IS practi-
cally no commerce to be benefited by
this improvement, and he thinks that
it is questionable whether any would
be built up by it. He refers to his
last annual report, in which the at
tcntion of Congress was called to the
necessity for further legislation if the
work is to be done. There are some
thousands of dollars in the Treasury
for this work, and it is to be hoped
that the next Congress will authorize
its expenditure.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Last Excursion Of the Season,
via Picturesque B. & o. to At
lantic City and Cape May.

The last of the series OF popular
Excursions to the Seashore, via B. &
o. r. r., will be run on Thursday,
August 18th. The tickets will be
good either to Atlantic City or Cape
May, at the option of the passenger,
and include the privilege of stopping
over at Washington City on the return
Journey. They will be sold for trains
leaving Charlestown 2 :03 P. NJ, Au-
gust 18th, and will be valid for return
passage until August 9th, inclusive.
The train arrives in Philadelphia at
$40 p. NJ, same day. Passengers
will remain over night in Philadelphia.
Tickets will be honored from Phil
adelphia to Atlantic City or Cape May
on all regular trains of the 10TH
Round Trip. Rates $500. For infor-
nation in detail, call upon or address
Ticket Agents, B. & 0. r. r.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
An Interesting Case.
J. BASEL.
A. F. WHELAN,
IRA C. POST.

The Parkcrsburg Sentinel of last
week, in its U. S. Court notes, has
the following of local interest in this
section:
The case of Opie VS.. Castleman &C.
cnpied the attention Of the Court on
Monday, and as there is very impor-
tant point involved in it we will give
our readers az full an explanation as
possible. In 1861 Mr.. Hiram l.. Opie
owned very valuable farm in Jeffer-
son county, w. Va, which he sold
to a Mr.. Castleman for the sum of
$40, 900. The conditions of the sale
were $4,000 cash in hand and the
balance in three equal annual pay
ments.' Soon after he had disposed
of his property to Castlcman Mr..
| Opie removed to Staunton, Va, and
died there in the autumn of 1862
Under the provisions of his will his
wife and son, DR.. Thomas Opie, were
appointed as executors of his estate.
1t is now claimed by the present
plaintiff, son of Mr. Opie, that at
ter the breaking out Of the war Mr..
Castleman managed to get through
the lines to Staunton, where Mrs.
Opio resided, and paid off two notes
of $4,000 each, but paid them in
Confederate currency which at that
time was far below par. lie also
made arrangements with her by which
the remainder of the debt WAS to he
paid with the same money. but after
he had left Mrs. Cpie rcconsidered
the matter and notified Castleman
that shc would not accept any more
| Confederate money hit would accept
the note, of any good Virginia bank.
1t is also further claimed ,hat upon
receipt of this notice CaStleman sue
ceeted in borrowing the necessary
amount Of these notes. which we're
also deprecated, and paid the remain
der of the debt just before the close
of the war. The plaintiff now claims
that he did not agree or assent to this
mode of settling the matter, and files
bill to assert the claim against the
land of the defendant for the total
amount of the money paid in the de-
preciated currency, which we have
spoken Of, on the ground that it was
illegal and worthless and that the ex-
ecutrix and executor. " committed q
waste" and wrong in accepting it, as
by the terms of the contract the debt
was to be paid in the lawful and legal
currency of the United States. On
the other hand, it is claimed by the
defendants that the payment made in
Confederate currency, under the cir
cumstances existing at the time it was
made, was legal one, and upon this
point the whole matter hinges
Judge jackson has taken the question
under adviscment and will decide it
soma time in September.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Clarke Items.
From the Courier we clip the fol

From the Courier we clip the fol-
lowing:
Hogcholera has appeared in Green
way district, this county, with fatal
effects.
Capt. Jos. Ryan, "a gentleman widely
known and esteemed in this county,
died suddenly of heart disease last
Thursday evening, at his home near
Wildwood. He at one time held the
office of sheriff of this county.
The contractors will finish the work
on the Baptist Church this week.
The ladies of said church will order
the carpet and chandeliers so as to
have everything in readiness for the
Association, which will convene
therein on the 31st of August.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Berkeley Items.

The following we copy from the
Independent:
The Baptist Sunday School will
picnic at Island Park, the 10th inst.
The Baptist school, of IIagerstown,
will join them.
The colored bands Of Shepherds
town and Chariestown were recently
in town. They reflect credit upon
the colored people of Jefferson coun-
ty, and play well.
From the Statesman:
Mr.. r. G. Lyle was taken suddenly
with apoplexy while sitting in the
st. Clair Hotel on Saturday last
He is at this writing, [Tuesday
EVENING" in 4 precarious condition,
but is being made as comfortable as
circumstances will permit.
John Harding, a we'll known col
ored man in this town, died suddenly
on Wednesday night. He had been
in the country at work during the day
and came home shortly after sunset
He went to n church concert at Wysong
Hall, and after going home was seized
with a fit of coughing. and burst a
blood vessel, which caused his death
in less than an hour.
Train At coming East yesterday
morning on the 3. & o. r. R., ran
into a wagon with mule attached
driven by a coIored man, which was
crossing the road at Enge's switch,
a point between Duffields and Har-
per's Ferry. The mule was killed,
the wagon demolished and the man
very seriously hurt. The train was
delayed for several hours by the &C
cident but no one was hurt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

The Supreme Court of Appeals of
this State has decided that a contract
between school trustees and Teacher
is not valid unless made at an open
meeting, the time and place of which
all the trustees have been notified.
and at least two of them must be
present, and sign the contract. I'm
der this ruling the practice heretofore
of each trustee signing the contract
wherever and whenever it might suit
his convenience, is not lawful. The
reason for this is apparent. Often
applicants for school visit the trus-
tees separately and false representa-
tions are made in order to secure
their consent. Advantages are some
times taken, and undue influence is
exerted that might be avoided if the
trustees are all together.
Parkersburg Sentinel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
WIPES" ARE IN ORDER.

Anticipating that the warm weather would
create n large demand for Handkerchief, We
have made extensive purchases. and are now
prepared with the largest stock. the finest va
riety. and the best bargains ever our pleasure
to show. At the popular price of I21Ec. each
VIC have. arc positive. the best line OF
Ladies' Handkerchicfs ever offered ut any pc
rely so large. or the styles so neat and pretty
At this price (l2lEc.) we show NIL white. white
with fancy borders, aud white with neat black
borders.
For men we offer 49, dozen AILLinen COL
ored BOrdered HcmEtitchcd Handkerchiefs. In
u large variety of styles. only i21zc. each
Also a. duzen Mems Extra FINE All Purest
Linen COlorcd Bordcred HcInstitChcd Haudker-
chiefs. varied assortment Of handsome styles
only 25c. each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

A small but rich ring of wallpaper
manufacturers have determined to re-
duce the price of their product so
much as to exclude all idea of profit,
and thereby drive out of the bus
mess their poorer competitors, and
then be enabled, owning to the tariff
to recoup by raising to the profit
able figures the tariff will allow
The tariff is not only the creator, but
the supporter of rich monopolists.-
But for it, every village and town
and city in the country would have
their manufactures, as they used to
have, instead of being compelled, as
they now are, to buy the manufac-
tured articles they need from a few
immense factories situated in differ
ent parts of the North.
alexandria Gazette.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
The Poet Statesman.
Hon. Daniel B. Lucas Talks Enter
tainingly to the State Journal.
From the Parkersburg State Journai.l

Daniel Bedinger Lucas, lawyer,
poet, orator, politician and statesman,
has been in the city for two or three
days from his home in the Eastern
Panhandle, being called here by q
case in the United States Court. Mr..
Lucas, since his appointment to the
United States Senate by Governor
Wilson, has attracted considerable
attention, both in the State and in the
Nation, but he had for years been
known as one Of our most graceful
writer's of prose and verse, and as a
lawyer of more than ordinary ability.
His "Maid Of the Northumberland"
and "The Land Where We Lay
Dreaming" have been widely read
and as generally admired.
The librarian OF large college Ii
brary told the writer that the Z" Maid
of Northumberland was in constant
demand. Mr.. Lucas has published
nothing very recently but yesterday
in reply to the inquiry,
"Are you writing anything in q
poetic way for the public!''
Mr.. Lucas said: II am preparing
for publication thoroughly. revised
edition of my works. There will be
a great many changes and, think,
improvements. So far l have tried
to prevent their circulation rather
than assist it, their publication being
merely for my friends, but I shall in
short time put them into shape and
let them co.
"Will this new volume contain
anything that has not yet been pub
lished 2"
"Yes, it will contain a number of
short poems that has never been pub
lished."
The conversation drifted naturally
to other West Virginia writer's. Mr..
Lucas spoke in high terms Of praise
of his friend, David Hunter Strother,
of Berkeley Springs, the famous and
delightful Porte Crayon'' of the
earlier days of Harper's Magazine.
/" No writer or sketcher before or
since" lie said, "has succeeded in
picturing the Southern Negro so true
to nature as Strother. The 'darky'
Of most writer's is simply white man
covered with rags and painted black
but Porte Crayon' has succeeded in
picturing him just as lie is
=
"What is Mr.. Strother's age?'
so, I suppose he is sixty or sixty
five. His wide flowing beard and
hair are white. lie is fine looking
old gentleman"
Discussing school matters in this
State Mr.. Lucas said:
"The State University is in bet
ter condition than ever before in its
history. The Legislature cannot he
too liberal in its appropriations for
this school. The people Of this State
must learn that we cannot coS1pete
with other colleges and universities
unless we are willing to pay for en-
inent professors, first-class apparatus,
ETC."
Mr.. Lucas had hecn questioned
and cross-questioned 90 much on pol
itics that he didn't care TO discuss
that subject. isis.
'a'; RerkeIev Hens rs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Notice to Creditors.

To the Creditors of Nancy Florence, deceased !:
Tn pursuance of Decree of the Circuit Court
of the County of jefferson, made in cause
therein pending to subject the Real Estate of
the said Nancy Florence to the payment of her
debts, you are required to present your claims
against the estate of the said Nancy Florence
for adjudication to- leon Moore, Commissioner.
at his office inthe said County. on or before the
26TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1887.
Witness. T. w. Latimer, Clerk of said Court,
this 9th of August. 1887
T. ". LATIMER. Clerk.
Augnst 9. lSS1-6t. Esprit Fec. s12. 90
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
BARGAINS IN CHILDREN'S
GOODS.

This Department is offering the following
seasonahIe goods at most reasSoabIe pTiees.-
We quote 100 dozen Cb1dren's Fine MnlA
Capr' orJy 25c each. SO dozen Children's Fine.
Mother Hubbard Aprons. only 25c. each. 3S
dozen ChfIdrcn's Fine Night Drawers, only ooe..
per 1aIr. Superb stock of Children's Camps.
Size 20 s2 Is. Four lots of ChildTen's hno
Turkey Red Dresses. handsomely embroidered
In white the coolest. most Ferviceable and
most drcssy suits made for the money Sl.S5.
{" Cute" Kate GreenGway Aprons. 81 and S1.S0
each. Elegant line Of Children's Tam OShan-
ter Caps. in mull. pique and all over enI-
broidcry sI.5O. 1851 and 100 each. Full
line Of ChiIdren's Pine Null Caps. Normandy
crown, very stylish and pretty, SOC. 70 S2So
each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
SUMMER BARGAINS in TOWELS.

Preparatory tn the transacting Of largo
husiness In Towels. usual with US At this
scaGon of the year. we have purchased very
extensively and arc now offering the greatest
bargains VIC have yet shown.
200 dozen. size lSx:S6. white all Linen Tow
els extraordinary value. Only iOc each.
2jO dozen. ISx30, Blcachcd and Jnbleaehsd
Huck TcwClS. warranted pure linen. grass
bIcachcd, extra durable aud soft finished,
usually sold ut lJc-. only 121fc. each.
l59 dozen. 1896. Fine Birdcye Figure md
Damask Towels. knOttcd fringe. fancy borders.
excellent assortment 81 styles usually sold at
DC. only ISc. each; 80 per dozen.
100 dozen. 19x3S. Single and Double Husk
Towels. blue and cardinal borders. good quail
ty Of pure linen. aHIJy sold at 2Sc., only zoe.
each, 81. 25 per dozen.
1875 dozen. 2Zx42. BIesched AIl-Linsa Hash
Towels. extra strong and durable. rott-vntsr
bleach. fancy borders. usually suld At 2oe., only
&c. each: 81 80 per dozen.
300 dozen Towels ut SO per dozen. and not -
single style that il not bargain nj the price.
The variety include 2Ix42 bIeached Hneh
knOtted Fringe Towels. 20x+o BleaChed Da-
mask KnOttcd Fringe Towels. 2+S44 Double
Huck Towels, 22x45 Cream Dsmask Towels.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Winchester and Vicinity.

From the Ne,cs we clip the follow
ing items:
The new NJ. E. Church South al
Stephenson's was dedicated last Sun
day.
Mr.. Geo. Fries, a worthy citizen
of this county, aged about y years,
died last Thursday morning.
On Wednesday morning last, Vic
tor Oehm, son of Capt. F. F. Oehm,
of diphtheria, aged about years.
He was bright, interesting little fel.
low, and the distressed parents have
the sympathy of many friends in
their sad bereavement.
John Taylor, the head of the Nor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
TABLE DAMASK.

so pieces O. inch Cream German Linen Table
Damask, excellent patterns. Only 4Se. per
yard
splendid quality. Only SIC. per yard.
~ inch Cream Rcd-bordcrcd Linen Table
Damask. extra value. Only 5Sc. per yard.
Sc inch Blcuchrd German Linen Table Da-
mask. excellent quality Gully Toe. per yard.
60 inch Genuine Turkey Red (oil hOiled) Ia
bic Damask. excellent quality. cOlors warrant
cd white and black borders. Only 75e. per
ward.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

John NJ. Carroll, late Treasurer OF
Staunton, Va, who disappeared mys-
teriously in 1885, has been heard from
has been seriously ill. but is alive
and will return shortly. Says his
reasons for leaving were of private
nature, and not connected with
finances.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

The Virginia Democratic Conven-
ton met at Roanoke last Thursday
and adopted platform defining the
position of the party with regard to
the state debt and other questions.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

We welcome to our exchange list
the Martinsburg Neecs Letter, pub
lished by Messrs. F. Vernon Aler &
Co., with Mr.. Chas. Phillips as as
sistant editor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
LADIES' SUMMER WALKING
SKIRTS.

We arc offering the following extra good bar
gains 80 dozen Fine Striped SeeTsucker Walk
ing Skirts. plated ruttie, with two fOlds above.
piped in cOIors. only SOC. each. so dOz. Striped
Walking Skirts, box plated. rufIie with bias
fold above. trimmed with braid. only 75c. each.
IS dozen COIOrcd Walking Skirts, made from
a fine grade of French skirtIng. two box plated
ruftIes, with folds above, only 81 each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

We return thanks to Hon. Jos. S.
Miller, Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue, for a copy of his preliminary re-
port for the fiscal year ended June
u, 1887.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Brother Hawvermale is exerting
himself to give the West Virginia ed
itors good time at their coming
meeting at Berkeley Spings.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Mr.. A. v. Mcdonnell, Of wetzel
county, is an aspirant for the next
Democratic nomination for State
Auditor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

An effort will be made at the next
session of Congress to pass a law to
restrict immigration.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Charges of discrimination by rail-
roads have been laid before the State
railroad commissioner of Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Several prisoners escaped from the
Jail at Winchester last Wednesday
night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
NAPKINS.

Large stock. covering almost the entire range
of sizes and qualities manufactured.
100 dozen * BleachCd German Linen Da-
mask Napkins. Only 81 per dozen.
100 dozen 6-S Bl-achcd Germsn Linen Da-
max Napkins. excellent quality, handsome
patterns Only 81 q per dozen.
l25 dozen "a Fine BIsached German Linen
Dnmask Napkins. splendid value. Only s2PsF
dozen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

The Maryland Prohibitionists have
nominated Staterticket.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Commissioners Notice.

j. G. HURST. Sheriff, Committee Admir- Of
Nancy Florence. .................. Plaintiff,
JOSHUA CARPER and Margaret " his wife,
Edward w Brown and Mary f. his wife.
Charles l.. Keller and Matilda V. his wife,
Joseph c Keller and Rcbccca his wife. Wal
ter s. Keller. George l.. Smithy and Sarah E.
smithy his wife. children of Geo. II. Keller:
Jonathan Keller. Geo. II. Keller. Lucinda
Cooper. Daniel Hall, Philip Carpcr. Cath
arine Cnrpcr. Nancy Carpcr, Mary Carper.
G. VI. Del. Smith. 4. ". Evans. r. II. Bates.
Fannie l.. White, Admir- of s. F. White
Extract from Decree of May 27th, 1881
1T is adjudgcd. ordered and decree that this
i cause he referred to Clenn Moore. Com
missioner of this Court. with instructions to
certain and audit the debts of the decedent
Nancy Florence. to convene the creditors. as
certain the value of the Real Estate of which
she died seized. and any other matter pertinent
in the cause deemed so by any of the parties
thereto.
T. w. IATIMER, Clerk.